Bokatom Posted May 13, 2019 Share #1 Â Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Just bought a used M8 and it has Firmware 2.005 on it. I can see the latest is 2.024 but there have been minor problems with it. Is there a list of what features were added in each firmware? What version would everyone recommend I go to (if I need to change at all?) TIA Edited May 13, 2019 by Bokatom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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romanus53 Posted May 13, 2019 Share #2  Posted May 13, 2019 congrats to your M8 still a fine tool. Start your search for Information About here http://uk.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=93710&subcategory=&type=&language=all As far as I can remember there was no Problem with the latest versions, they just added 6-bit-coding for (than) new lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokatom Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share #3  Posted May 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, romanus53 said: congrats to your M8 still a fine tool. Start your search for Information About here http://uk.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads?category=93710&subcategory=&type=&language=all As far as I can remember there was no Problem with the latest versions, they just added 6-bit-coding for (than) new lenses. Thank you. I’m very excited by it, it feels lovely! Thanks for the link, I’ll shall read everything avidly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokatom Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share #4 Â Posted May 13, 2019 One thing I've noticed is that it has a black Leica dot rather than a red one. Was that an option or just an aftermarket update? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2019 Share #5 Â Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) The M8.2 had a black dot - if it's one of these cameras, it will say LEICA M8.2 on the hot shoe. Otherwise, it's an aftermarket update. Edited May 13, 2019 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokatom Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share #6  Posted May 13, 2019 4 hours ago, AndyGarton said: The M8.2 had a black dot - if it's one of these cameras, it will say LEICA M8.2 on the hot shoe. Otherwise, it's an aftermarket update. It doesn’t say M8.2 so guess it was just a cosmetic change. Looks great either way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted May 22, 2019 Share #7  Posted May 22, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you press the black dot and repeat "My Leica M8 makes the best pictures." 7 times your pictures will improve substantially. Pete.😇 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 23, 2019 Share #8  Posted May 23, 2019 3 hours ago, farnz said: If you press the black dot and repeat "My Leica M8 makes the best pictures." 7 times your pictures will improve substantially. Pete.😇 Don’t forget to click your heels together. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokatom Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share #9  Posted May 23, 2019 With all these valuable tips my photos are going to be fantastic 😉 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted December 30, 2021 Share #10  Posted December 30, 2021 On 5/22/2019 at 4:44 PM, farnz said: If you press the black dot and repeat "My Leica M8 makes the best pictures." 7 times your pictures will improve substantially. Pete.😇 Maybe, but remain aware of your immediate suroudings as someone might pinch your wallet while you are in the Leica Meditative State. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84bravo Posted December 31, 2021 Share #11 Â Posted December 31, 2021 On 12/29/2021 at 4:40 PM, Al Brown said: Does anyone happen to know where the firmware download page for M8 has gone on the Leica website? Yikes! I looked at the the Leica website and all of the firmware updates are gone! I did find this in a google search. http://www.opendrivers.com/modeldriver/leica_m8-driver-download.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted April 1, 2022 Share #12 Â Posted April 1, 2022 I wanted to update my two M8s (not the one I took to bits all those years ago) and the M8 update files have indeed disappeared from the Leica web-site. Mine are both at 2.024 but of course there have been new lens introductions since then and I feel sure Leica are not doing anything to update them to support the new lenses, for example, the APO 35 and 28 Summilux. I have a similar problem with the two M9s I have but I think there is still a version online for the M240. I've sent an email to Leica asking why they have been removed. No doubt I will get a mother knows best response which is one reason I dont buy much Leica stuff these days. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted April 1, 2022 Share #13 Â Posted April 1, 2022 Mark, regardless of age, Leica should be able to supply any firmware update files, but I doubt they will include new lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljskot Posted May 17, 2022 Share #14 Â Posted May 17, 2022 I contacted Leica support and they emailed me the the latest firmware file and my M8 is working with a 32GB SD card. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted May 17, 2022 Share #15 Â Posted May 17, 2022 Can you please share with us the file reference for the upgrade? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joska Posted May 27, 2022 Share #16  Posted May 27, 2022 On 5/13/2019 at 12:55 PM, Bokatom said: One thing I've noticed is that it has a black Leica dot rather than a red one. Was that an option or just an aftermarket update? Mine too, red dot been replaced in 2011 as upgrade by slower/silent shutter by Leica AG. So if your shutter going up 4000 and red flash mark is between numbers probably Leica model it Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/297212-m8-firmware/?do=findComment&comment=4443020'>More sharing options...
analog-digital Posted October 28, 2022 Share #17 Â Posted October 28, 2022 I have the latest M8 FW (m8-2_024.upd) If anybody is interested, PM me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 31, 2022 Share #18 Â Posted October 31, 2022 Firmware m8-2_024.upd can be downladed here:https://fichiers.touslesdrivers.com/43131/m8-2_024.zip 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted October 14, 2024 Share #19 Â Posted October 14, 2024 Or from Leica On 10/31/2022 at 2:43 AM, lct said: Firmware m8-2_024.upd can be downladed here: https://fichiers.touslesdrivers.com/43131/m8-2_024.zip ...or from Leica Miami's master list of FW:Â https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2023/08/leica-firmware-master-list 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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